Food and wine From devouring fish and chips on the beach, to enjoying a long, lazy brunch in a cosy café, and savouring a glass of crisp white wine at sun down, there’s a smorgasbord of sublime culinary experiences to be had while visiting Phillip Island and the Bass Coast. Here are eight experiences to get you started:
1. Sweet treats If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then make a beeline for Newhaven’s Phillip Island Chocolate Factory where you’ll find truffles and hot chocolate worth travelling for. Apart from selling seriously good coffee, The Waterboy Cafe in Cowes also stocks a supreme selection of freshly baked cakes and muffins.
In Wonthaggi, Trulli Bakehouse is where you’ll find Italian-style cakes, pastries and gelato, while Connell’s Bakery has all your old-school, country bakery classics like vanilla slices and lamingtons.
2. Destination dining Enjoy waterside dining by booking a table at Saltwater on the Newhaven Jetty or Beach HQ in Cowes. In Inverloch, Radius Restaurant at the RACV Inverloch Resort offers sweeping water views and a modern menu that champions produce from the region.
3. A spot of seafood Partial to a seafood feast? Dine on local crayfish, Australian King Prawns or a portion of classic fish & chips at the San Remo Fisherman’s
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Phillip Island and Bass Coast Official Visitor Guide
